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Process engineer salary in United Kingdom (Updated 2026)

How much does a Process Engineer make in United Kingdom?

Average base salary

£42,487

The average salary for a process engineer is £42,487 per year in United Kingdom. 1k salaries reported, updated at 7 November 2026

Process Engineer job openings in United Kingdom

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Process Engineering Team Manag...
Anglian Water3.5out of 5 stars.
Thorpe Hamlet
Full-time
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Highest paying companies for Process Engineer in United Kingdom

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Korn Ferry
 
£300,000per year
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Danny Sullivan Group
 
£131,300per year
TEKsystems
 
£110,500per year
E-PPL Limited
 
£85,280per year
KAEFER Limited
 
£78,000per year
Nuclear Restoration Services
 
£75,757per year

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Highest paying cities for Process Engineers near United Kingdom

  1. Reading
    £69,446 per year
  2. Warrington
    £51,699 per year
  3. Manchester
    £50,684 per year
  4. London
    £48,101 per year
  5. Bristol
    £45,531 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Process Engineer

The average salary for a Process Engineer is £42,487 per year in United Kingdom. This figure is based on 1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 7 November 2026.

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Process Engineer salaries typically range between a low of £28,029 and a high of £64,403 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Process Engineer include Reading at £69,446 per year, Warrington at £51,699 per year and Manchester at £50,684 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Process Engineer include Korn Ferry ($300,000 per year) and Danny Sullivan Group ($131,300 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Process Engineer salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Process Engineer: Average £30,354 per year
  • Senior Process Engineer: Average £57,576 per year

How much do similar professions to Process Engineer get paid in United Kingdom?

Junior Process Engineer

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Average £30,354 per year